System and method to manage switching between devices
US9313258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/472
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In example embodiments, a system and method for managing switching between devices are provided. A consolidated catalog of applications available on devices coupled to a master device is maintained. The consolidated catalog of applications is graphically presented on a screen controlled by the master device. A selection of an application from the consolidated catalog of applications is received via a control device. Based on the selected application being located at a device coupled to the master device, input is automatically switched from the master device to the device having the selected application. As a result, a display corresponding to the selected application is presented on the screen.
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